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Erica, 29, who works for the Professional Golfers Association, finished her look with aviator style sunglasses, an over-sized Louis Vuitton bag and brown knee-length boots.

They met in September 2012 and have been friends for years while McIlroy was dating - and was subsequently engaged to - Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki, who bears a striking resemblance to his new love.

Blonde ambition: She also wrapped up in a black zip-up coat and kept the hood up

First public appearance: The golfing ace wore a long sleeved grey jumper with a grey gillet

The Northern Irish golfer has spoken for the first time about his new love (left) - saying he is 'very happy'

McIlroy and Wozniacki broke up more than a year ago, just days after sending out wedding invitations.

The tennis player has claimed that he ended their engagement with a 10-minute phone call.

But now the World Number One from Holywood, County Down, has said finding new romance has made him feel content - and he is spending more time in Pam Beach to be closer to his new beau.

Happy couple: The golfing ace looked happy and relaxed as he stepped out with his girlfriend of six months

Under wraps: The 29-year-old, who works for the Professional Golfers Association, finished her look with aviator style sunglasses, an over-sized Louis Vuitton bag and brown knee-length boots

'We haven't really been putting it out there. She is from America, which is why I like to spend time in Palm Beach.

'The past six or seven months have been really nice. That part of my life is going great.'

The lovebirds reportedly first met in September 2012, when McIlroy nearly nearly scuppered the Ryder Cup Miracle at Medinah before it had even started by oversleeping.

Ms Stoll, who is manager of Championship Volunteer Operations at the PGA of America, came to his rescue before police rushed him to the course.

The 26-year-old golfer said his love life is 'going great' since he started dating Ms Stoll. The pair met in 2012

To the resue: Ms Stoll, far right, helped McIlroy at the 2012 Ryder Cup when he nearly missed his Sunday tee

The pair spent New Year's Eve together this year in a luxury hotel in Co. Mayo - while the previous year he had announced his engagement to Ms Wozniacki.

He is reported to have broken off the relationship through a brief telephone call in May, after saying he 'wasn't ready for everything that marriage entails'.

'I wish Caroline all the happiness she deserves and thank her for the great times we've had', he said,

On Friday it was revealed McIlroy had missed the cut for the Irish Open after a disappointing performance.

Split: Rory McIlroy with ex-fiancee and tennis player Caroline Wozniacki. McIlroy broke off their engagement last year just days after sending out invitations to their wedding, saying he wasn't ready to get married

Break-up: McIlroy and Ms Wozniacki had dated for three years before they broke up in May last year